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Add dramatic touch with widebrimmed felt hat From the Boutique collec tion by Rates of anadii $liitt at Studio tlne Fashion accessories extend basic wardrobe Hats scarves shawls purses gloves and jewellery Fashion accessories can help extend wardrobe of basic clothes says tathy Barkey in structor of Fashion Promotion at Georgian ollege iarric It just makes sense to spend little on accessories she said tlolhes will cost you lot more so why not use ac cessories to get many different looks from the clothes you already own She says accessories can be worn in variety of ways to change the mood of an outfit For example scarf can be tied around the waist draped over the shoulder or tied loosely around the neck wool shawl can be worn over coat or over long dress for an evening out Wear it to the office to match wool skirt Soine fabrics create sophisticated look and others will make an outfit look sportiei Mrs liarkey says it all depends on what you want Itehra drapes silk triangle would expect shawls are trend which would carry over into the spring season although there will be definite change of material Instead of wool we might see an opcirweave acrylic or cotton to match lighterweight skirts and dresses she said lv YS STYLE And scarves are an item which never goes out of style You can buy so many Sluts and shapes iti many ditfereiit fabrics always feel that new scarf is good investment have drawer full of them myself she said Scarves can always be set aside for year or two if the color happens to go out of fashion but they can be brought out later and look up todate she said Mrs Harkey siiggets never throw out scarf She also advises women to spend their money wisely You have to make judg you sells for SJtt at Studio tlne iiieiit about whether ati ac cessory is classic or fad and spend accordingly know would be more clined to spend more if ktiew an item was classic arid could wear it for few years shesaid Acce Fashion accessories for spr mg will begin to enter stores by January say local merchants llebra ook assistant buyer in the womens division of Jack Webb tlothing on Bradford Street says the store will btiy its spring line in the first week of January liire Nikitin proprietor of Studio tine on Dutilop Street says lighter shades of scarves and purses should begin arriv ing In January loosely over one shoulder She says women prefer an unfuss ed look The scarf sells at Jack Webb for 450 But for the right price still buy trendy pieces Just to keep iii fashion she said tostunie jewellery is an ic ccssory which usually inex pensie she said because new ideas and designs come out almost every season to replace ssorie Miss took says lack Webb tlothing does not carry an ex tensivc line of accessories but specialies in accessories which will complete the outfits they sell tttStttlt can make or break aii outfit so we try to help women finish off aii outfit for the look they want We try to give good suggestions said Miss took graduate of the fashion protnotion course at Georgian tollege She is also Wear wool shawl over coat for it casual effect The shawl is by Martin and the last fad Iloral chokers iii silk or velvet are trend which Mrs iarkey expects to see in spring collections although colors and fabrics may bedifferent Kllll HICSIHVSII She said women respond in theiiiodelforourpliotos The store carries one litie of scarves and one line of costume Jewellery scarves by lltiio are Ill silk cotton and wool while novelty Jewellery by Lynn Lory of New York features rope bone and glass in addition to traditional gold tilti silyet littses it lack ebb tlot lung are by loionto designer lohii llolt IHII IISSII impiilar seller is bias long suirf cut on the bias is thin enough to tie several knots without bulk Purse by John Ilolt $20 and gloves to complete the look All at Jack Webb Debra ook assistant buyer at Jack Webb lothing likes various ways to fashion trends iii accessories Some women will accept trend or fad as soon as they see it because its new and exciting Some need the security of see tng it on others before they will scarf iii either long rectangle or triangle she said lhese reduce the bitlk when knotting the scarf arid are especially at tractive to smaller women think women want an tlll fussed look now Just tie the scarf and let it sit easily It isnt necessary any more to liae it sit jtlSt so shesaid Scarves at Jack ehb lothing range from $0 to $3 and often are patterned on both sides to help elitiiiiiate the buy it for ttiemscives snc said Acceptance of trend is not always related to the womans age but younger Women do tend to want to buy clothes and accessories more often she said while older women fetid worry of having to scarf precisely Silk scarves by aidin and Echo sell well at Studio inc says Nikitiii Many men chose them as thristinas gifts for their woes and girlfriends he said Scarves sell well year after year he said and the store has recently extended the range of styles it carries anadian goods especially iii leather handbags and gloves Knot Illt woven scarf of per cent wood complements basic knit dress Debra bought it for herself for $th at Jack Webb lothing the look of beret she owns one herself lhis pancake beret is from Studio One $450 toward items that will last However practical accessories are usually the ones that that are popular year after year Although glamorous hats may be lovely most women will not buy them because they are becoming strong sellers he said Studio tine specializes in leather handbags gloves hats Scarves shawls and hosiery in the spring Nikitin also stocks bathing suits The store carries one line of handmade costume jewellery iii copper atid silver by Rafael of anada lilTtH IS In handbags the clutch bag is dont keep the ears warm The matching knit hatand scarf sets have been in fashion for years Theyre cute and practical and women love them she said ake or break an outfit the latest trend and popular seller An envelope clutch sells at the store for $22 and is available in four shades Nikitin whose store has been open three years says ac cessories at Studio One appeal to women of every age He has something for women who want either casual or sophisticated look Examiner Feature By CLAUDIA KRAUSE Examiner Photos By MARINA QUATTROCCHI newsmakers flack McAllistcr Barrie fire chief and the apartment fire at 259 Dunlop St which caused $lltl00tt damage was last weeks entry in the Ncwsniakcrs contest Bill Moir 23 North St Barrie correctly identified the fire chief and won himself Big Meal at McDonalds This weeks entry wont be as easy If you think you know who it is and whats the story then send your name address and telephone number to Ncwsmakeis The Examiner Box 370 Barrie HM 4T6